October 2002
Small Groups of Ugandan and Rwandan Soldiers Remain in Congo - 2002-10-31
Small groups of Ugandan and Rwandan soldiers continue to remain in Congo despite a peace agreement mandating their withdrawal. Human Rights Watch has reported that…
Shamkhani: Iran Must Assume That the U.S. Will Attack
Admiral Ali Shamkhani, Iran's Minister of Defense, warns that Iran should prepare for a potential U.S. attack, especially in light of President Bush's designation of…
Elections in Togo - 2002-10-28
Parliamentary elections in Togo were held amid a boycott by opposition parties protesting the lack of electoral freedom and transparency. The ruling party faced no…
Parliamentary Elections in the Republic of Togo, West Africa Held After Long Delay - 2002-10-27
Parliamentary elections in Togo were conducted after significant delays, with opposition parties boycotting due to concerns over freedom and transparency. The ruling party faced little…
Interview with Mr. Kamran Dadkhah about the Republican Manifesto - 2002-10-27
The article features an interview with Dr. Kamran Dadkhah discussing the economic implications of Akbar Ganji's 'Republican Manifesto' and its comparison to Iran's current economic…
Release of Three Iranian Jews from the Islamic Republic of Iran
Three Iranian Jews accused of espionage for Israel have been released from prison in Iran following international pressure. At least five others remain incarcerated from…
Prolonging the War in Eastern Congo - 2002-10-24
A UN official warns that armed groups in eastern Congo are inciting ethnic hatred to prolong the ongoing conflict, which has persisted since 1998. Key…
Continued Hostage Crisis in Moscow - 2002-10-24
The hostage crisis in Moscow continues as two women escape and one is killed. Armed Chechen separatists have taken approximately 40 hostages, demanding an end…
Moscow Television Shows Body Removed from Building - 2002-10-23
Armed men took hostages in a Moscow theater during a performance, demanding an end to the war in Chechnya. Russian President Putin canceled his trip…
UN Committee Calls for Sanctions Against Companies Exploiting National Resources of Congo - 2002-10-22
A UN committee has called for sanctions against 29 companies and 54 individuals involved in the illegal exploitation of the Democratic Republic of Congo's resources.…
Khatami to Visit Spain
Iranian President Mohammad Khatami is set to visit Spain for the first time since the 1979 Revolution, with the trip nearly jeopardized by a disagreement…
Presidential Elections in Ecuador - 2002-10-20
Ecuador is holding its presidential elections, with 11 candidates competing closely. Former President Rodrigo Borja leads in polls, but no candidate is expected to win…
Irish People Voted for the Expansion of the European Union in Yesterday's Referendum - 2002-10-20
In a recent referendum, 63% of Irish voters approved the Nice Treaty, allowing the European Union to expand by adding ten new member countries by…
Major Rebel Group in Congo Ready to Resume Peace Talks with Government
The major rebel group in eastern Congo is ready to restart peace negotiations with the government after regaining a strategic city. This development follows a…
Voting in the Republic of Ireland - 2002-10-19
The Republic of Ireland is holding a referendum on the Nice Treaty, which concerns the expansion of the European Union. While the Prime Minister and…
Statement by the Prime Ministers of Ireland and England - 2002-10-15
The Prime Ministers of Britain and Ireland have called on the people of Northern Ireland to choose between violence and democracy after the suspension of…
Rebels in Congo Defeated in a Key City - 2002-10-14
Rebels in eastern Congo were defeated in Uvira by the Mai-Mai militia, supported by Rwandan and Burundian forces. Thousands celebrated in the streets, while many…
Interview with Dr. Reza Taghizadeh, Political Science Professor at Glasgow University, Regarding Jack Straw's Visit to Iran - 2002-10-09
Dr. Reza Taghizadeh analyzes Jack Straw's visit to Iran, focusing on the Islamic Republic's stance and Britain's involvement. This visit is significant as it highlights…
According to Poll Estimates, the New Era Party Received the Most Votes in the Lithuanian Elections
In the Lithuanian parliamentary elections, the newly formed New Era Party received over 22% of the votes, likely leading to a coalition government. The conservative…
Rwanda Withdraws Last Soldier from the Democratic Republic of Congo
Rwanda has completed the withdrawal of its last soldier from the Democratic Republic of Congo, marking the end of a four-year conflict. This move follows…
Elections in Bosnia and Herzegovina - 2002-10-05
Voting has commenced for parliamentary elections in Bosnia and Herzegovina, seen as a critical test for proposed constitutional reforms aimed at unifying the divided nation.…
Parliamentary Elections of the Republic of Latvia - 2002-10-05
Latvia is holding parliamentary elections that will determine its future regarding NATO and EU membership. Polls indicate that no major party will achieve a sufficient…
Rwandan Troops Withdraw from the Democratic Republic of the Congo
Rwandan troops are withdrawing from the Democratic Republic of the Congo after a four-year conflict, as part of a peace agreement. The withdrawal involves over…